Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles FC managed an against-the-odds 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the semi-final to book their place in this blockbuster clash. Denis Bouanga scored the all-important goal in that match. With that victory, LAFC now have the opportunity to become the first side to reach the MLS Cup final two years in succession since the Seattle Sounders did it in 2019 and 2020. The hosts are carrying a very good record into this match, unbeaten in their last six games, including five wins and a draw. Over the course of the campaign, LA recorded 14 wins, ten draws and ten losses, though this opponent beat them home and away in the regular season. Nevertheless, with the home-field advantage, the hosts are the favourites to go on to win this crucial encounter, according to the bookmakers. 

Meanwhile, a first-half strike by Franco Escobar secured a 1-0 victory for Houston over Sporting Kansas City in the semi-final. Ben Olsen guided his side to their first trophy since 2018 this season when they claimed the US Open Cup. They have not tasted defeat in regulation time in over two months, last losing to Kanasas in a regular season fixture. However, history is not exactly on the Dynamos' side, as they have failed to win an away playoff match since 2017, when they overcame the Timbers 2-1. In addition, Houston only managed three wins in away matches during the regular season, though having beaten this opponent in one of those, the visitors cannot be written off from this contest just yet.